Popular Post macca Posted January 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2015 Casanova Two is one of greatest sounds ever in my opinion... 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Davetay Posted January 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2015 Casanova Two is one of greatest sounds ever in my opinion... When this was played at the Mecca, covered up as the Casino Brothers, Wigan was already open. It is one of the very best that's for sure. 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Fidels Try a little harder, though I guess it gets hammered at oldies nights (?). Wonderful record though. Always makes my eyes brim, which can be a bit embarrassing in the gymn. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
SHEFFSOUL Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Little joe Romans - When your Lonesome- i thought was Cats pre Wigan Mel Williams - Can it be me- pre Wigan? Dalton boys- Ive been cheated. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davetay Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Little joe Romans - When your Lonesome- i thought was Cats pre Wigan Mel Williams - Can it be me- pre Wigan? Dalton boys- Ive been cheated. Dalton Boys and Mel Williams pre Wigan Not sure if the Cats played Little Joe Romans was played before Wigan opened, but the Cats did overlap Wigan for about nine months. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jaco Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Fidels Try a little harder, though I guess it gets hammered at oldies nights (?). Wonderful record though. Always makes my eyes brim, which can be a bit embarrassing in the gymn. One of the very best. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
El Corol Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Dalton Boys and Mel Williams pre Wigan Not sure if the Cats played Little Joe Romans was played before Wigan opened, but the Cats did overlap Wigan for about nine months. Those sound like great days, I'd love to have been around in the early times these sounds were first being played. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jez Jones Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Some great tunes being put forward chaps...That Dalton Boys btw if you remember was quite a rarity in its tme The Fidels always a quality sound....is t really that hammered at oldies night ?? Anyway here's a few Jack Momtgomery Do You Believe it (before it's more famous flip got action) Rosetta Hytower Pretty Red Balloons Carolyn Franklin The Boxer (real frantic this one) Edited January 20, 2015 by jez jones Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Billywhizz Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Casanova Two is one of greatest sounds ever in my opinion... spot on macca play it, at mark nighter Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Barbara Lynn Take Your Love & Run on Jetstar. One of my earliest faves. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I'd add Lee Andrew's & The Hearts I've Had It on Crimson to that list. Great record. It mustn't have been all that rare in my early days (1974) 'cos I'm sure I used to hear it at our Youth Club. Don't quite get its 200+ price tag these days. Did it get reactivated and the price is propelled by demand? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davetay Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Another dozen from me. Lou Johnson "Unsatisfied" Exciters "Blowing Up My Mind" Major Lance "You Don't Want Me No More" Johnny Jones & The King Casuals "Purple Haze" Johnny Sayles "I Can't Get Enough" Otis Smith "Let Her Go" Harlem Grobetrotters "Cheer Me Up" James Brown "Hey America" (inst) Earl Wright " Thumb A Ride" Fathers Angels "Bok To Bach" Tempos "Countdown Here I Come" Sweets "Satisfy Me Baby" 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Chris61 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 How about.. Major Lance - "Investigate" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
bri phill Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Think Dave beat me to 3or4 But a few from me Job Opening Baby Boy What Are You Trying To Do Purple Haze Darkest Days Phychadelic Soul Too Darn Soulful I Really Love You I've Gotta Find Me Somebody There's That Mountain Can You Remember Let My Heart and Soul Be Free I Hurt On The Other Side (JC) Blowing My Mind Up To Pieces I Keep Trying 12 Red Roses I'll Forget You Baby Reconsider Quitter Never Wins Stick By Me Baby Omar Kayham Trouble With My Lover Baby I need Your Love(Bobby Williams) I Can't Stop (performers) Indication Do It Blowing My Mind To Pieces 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davetay Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I'd add Lee Andrew's & The Hearts I've Had It on Crimson to that list. Great record. It mustn't have been all that rare in my early days (1974) 'cos I'm sure I used to hear it at our Youth Club. Don't quite get its 200+ price tag these days. Did it get reactivated and the price is propelled by demand? Lee Andrews got booted early 74, which would explain it being a Youth Club Spin at the time. The orig well not super rare as never been common. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Lee Andrews got booted early 74, which would explain it being a Youth Club Spin at the time. The orig well not super rare as never been common. i usually end my spot with lee andrews ..still a great tune,, 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jez Jones Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Think Dave beat me to 3or4 But a few from me Job Opening Baby Boy What Are You Trying To Do Purple Haze Darkest Days Phychadelic Soul Too Darn Soulful I Really Love You I've Gotta Find Me Somebody There's That Mountain Can You Remember Let My Heart and Soul Be Free I Hurt On The Other Side (JC) Blowing My Mind Up To Pieces I Keep Trying 12 Red Roses I'll Forget You Baby Reconsider Quitter Never Wins Stick By Me Baby Omar Kayham Trouble With My Lover Baby I need Your Love(Bobby Williams) I Can't Stop (performers) Indication Do It Blowing My Mind To Pieces aaahh Bri, how ya doing mate.....some bangers there..... and a confirmation (to me anway lol) that the Tangeers was deffo a pre Wigan spin....thought t was...but memory and all that.......... Now Saxie Russell.....(dont let Donelley read this lol)....Top Rank Hanley/Va Va's spin ?/........i always thought this came up from Cats during Torch....but again the old grey matter ................ Here's a couple of Lou's you'll remember Lou Courtenay Skate Now Lou Courtenay You Aint ready Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Just seen a playlist with more than a couple of pre Wigan sounds. Just wondered on a snowy afternoon for a bit of light relief, are that any more sounds played before Wigan that are still doing the biz up and down ?..or some personal faves that you don't hear out but think deserve an airing... I;ll start with a few Alice Clark You hit me.......... Herb Johnson I'm so Glad Valentines Breakaway Puzzles My Sweet Baby James Bounty Prove yourself a Lady Lets see what we got folks..... I haven't read all the other posts so forgive me if there some repeats, here goes Eddie Parker - I'm gone Pat Lewis - No one to love Luther Ingram - Exus trek/If it's all the same to you Dells - Run for cover Tony Clarke - Landslide Garnett Mimms - Looking for you Johnny Wyatt - This thing called love Nolan Chance - Just like the weather Denise LaSalle - Love reputation Vel-vets - Got to find me somebody .............................................. Edited January 21, 2015 by Chris L Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davenpete Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Er - A Little Togetherness, Countdown and a gazillion Motown sounds don't seem to have been mentioned. Dx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve L Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I haven't read all the other posts so forgive me if there some repeats, here goes Eddie Parker - I'm gone Pat Lewis - No one to love Luther Ingram - Exus trek/If it's all the same to you Dells - Run for cover Tony Clarke - Landslide Garnett Mimms - Looking for you Johnny Wyatt - This thing called love Nolan Chance - Just like the weather Denise LaSalle - Love reputation Vel-vets - Got to find me somebody .............................................. Eddie Parker & Pat Lewis pre Wigan? You learn summat every day, surprised at that. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Eddie Parker & Pat Lewis pre Wigan? You learn summat every day, surprised at that. Both Torch & early Mecca sounds, Nigel Martin had 2 or 3 Eddie Parkers' in about early to mid 1973. Edited January 22, 2015 by Chris L Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Er - A Little Togetherness, Countdown and a gazillion Motown sounds don't seem to have been mentioned. Dx A fairly famous DJ once told me that if the dance-floor was emptying he'd put this on always guaranteed to get 'em up and at 'em............... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
bri phill Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) aaahh Bri, how ya doing mate.....some bangers there..... and a confirmation (to me anway lol) that the Tangeers was deffo a pre Wigan spin....thought t was...but memory and all that.......... Now Saxie Russell.....(dont let Donelley read this lol)....Top Rank Hanley/Va Va's spin ?/........i always thought this came up from Cats during Torch....but again the old grey matter ................ Here's a couple of Lou's you'll remember Lou Courtenay Skate Now Lou Courtenay You Aint ready Jez, OK mate sorry to hear about your recent problems with CB. Saxie Russell did come up from The Cats. The Tangeers, I know I sold a couple to certain non Wigan DJ's early 73. I could think of a lot more but how big they were before Wigan is very dificult to assess. Edited January 21, 2015 by bri phill 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
WheelCity45 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) The Cavaliers - Hold To My Baby Mamie Galore - It Ain't Necessary The Ballads - I Can't See You're Love Jeanette White - Music Al Wilson - Now I Know What Love Is Edited January 21, 2015 by WheelCity45 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pauldonnelly Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 ALL PRE WIGAN THE VELOURS I'M GONNA CHANGE THE EMBERS WHERE DID I GO WRONG SOUL BROS 6 I WANNA THANK YA BABY THE TYMES THIS TIME ITS REAL THE INTRUDERS YOU'D BETTER CHECK YOURSLEF THE HIGH KEYS LIVING A LIE LORRAINE CHANDLER I CANT HOLD ON BILLIE DAVIS SKANKY ETC SEBASTIAN WILLIAMS SHUCKS 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pauldonnelly Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Jimmy Cricket " there's more" on the Wellington Lable THE PRECISONS - SUCH MISERY WENDY RENE - BBQ BOB WILSON - SUZYS SERENADE THE PERIGENTS - LOVE ON THE RAMPAGE THE WONDERETTES - I FEEL STRANGE THE BELLES - DONT PETEND come here there's more.... THE ARTISTICS = THE PRICE OF LOVE BILLY BUTLER - SWEET DARLING BILLY SHA RAE -I'M GONE THE OVATIONS - THEY SAY Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Trying not to make this thread just one long list - not long back I played Art Freeman's "Slipping around" when the crowd needed lifting...sure fire winner I thought...result? Tumbleweed! Funnily enough an old mate reported the same thing happened to him, same tune, last weekend. Anyone else stuck a "guaranteed floor filler" on the decks recently and had the opposite effect? 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hullsoul Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Trying not to make this thread just one long list - not long back I played Art Freeman's "Slipping around" when the crowd needed lifting...sure fire winner I thought...result? Tumbleweed! Funnily enough an old mate reported the same thing happened to him, same tune, last weekend. Anyone else stuck a "guaranteed floor filler" on the decks recently and had the opposite effect? Slightly off topic? Don't collect British as such but for some reason I would love red UK Atlantic copy of Art Freeman??Don't really know why I just do??? So Jerry if yours is a British copy & you want to sell it cheap as it's a floor emptier I'm your man Cheers Martyn Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Slightly off topic? Don't collect British as such but for some reason I would love red UK Atlantic copy of Art Freeman??Don't really know why I just do??? So Jerry if yours is a British copy & you want to sell it cheap as it's a floor emptier I'm your man Cheers Martyn US Fame demo here Martyn, don't bother with the British if you want to listen to it, it was dubbed from vinyl so sound quality isn't as good...and sorry mate, it's a keeper ;-) 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wicked Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 One of the first tunes I can remember as a 14 year old in 1970 was Que Sera Sera by the High Keys, I still like it now although I haven't heard it played anywhere since then. I always assumed it was an old Wheel tune, maybe somebody could put me right on this. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Yes, old Wheel tune, came out on UK London in 1963, but sounds very dated these days - to my ears anyway.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Frankie Beverly - If that's what you wanted. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rick Smith Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Mr. Floods Party - Compared To What Heard that recently and it went down pretty well. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Autographs I can do itWonderful record, proper old school Northern Soul stormer! Edited January 22, 2015 by Guest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I'd add Lee Andrew's & The Hearts I've Had It on Crimson to that list. Great record. It mustn't have been all that rare in my early days (1974) 'cos I'm sure I used to hear it at our Youth Club. Don't quite get its 200+ price tag these days. Did it get reactivated and the price is propelled by demand?It was booted in the early days on a green labelled Crimson! So can't of been that easy to get!Great quality record and one I would buy again if I didn't already have it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Chubby Checker - You Just Don`t Know E. Rodney Jones - R&B Time Chubby Checker - You Better Believe it Baby Jimmy Conwell - Cigarette Ashes Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 What Would I Do - Superiors Shing A Ling - Cooperettes Rat Race - Righteous Bros Band Love Love Love - Bobby Hebb Stop & Take A Look At Yourself - Shalimars What Would I Do - Tymes I Worship You Baby - Glories Stirrin' Up Some Soul - Marketts Just Ask Me - Lenis Guess/Elsie Strong Have More Time - Marvin Smith ........... & they all still sound great to me 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dayo Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Surely they were all better before Wigan weren't they? Here's five that prove it.... Oh My Darling - Jackie Lee What Kind Of Lady - Dee Dee Sharpe Key To My Happiness - Charades Just Can't Live My Life - Linda Jones Help Me - Spellbinders 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Hooker1951 Posted May 6, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2015 Don't forget there was another Wigan going on before Wigan Casino Allniters from 1963 till 73 with all kinds of things being played parallel to anywhere in the country Wigan Casino didn't have the monopoly on the soul scene till 1973 but there was soul being played there from At least 1970 I know I worked There. the Room At the Top Club Wigan was playing Mod, Stax Atlantic All American imports for four years from 1964 till 1968 at their Soul nights and their weekly Allniters so there is a good chance that some not all could have been played at Wigan.Ive said it before and I'll say it again Wigan didn't discover soul in 1973 go back ten years to 1963. I was there. Cheers ML 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Byrney Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Eddie Parker & Pat Lewis pre Wigan? You learn summat every day, surprised at that. Beat me to it Steve, very surprised. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Byrney Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) Now this is one interesting thread. Having got into this on the arse end of 78 I had many of these records (not all mind) as Wigan tunes. This list has blown a serious hole on what I thought was the portfolio of quality records that came from Wigan. It's looking like the golden era - other than the real one on the 80s 90s ;) ;) was pre Wigan Edited May 6, 2015 by Byrney Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Velvelettes - Lonely, lonely girl am I Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dayo Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) Now here's another five faves pre-Wigan - do any of these get played these days? (They Call Me) Jesse James - Dreams Band Up And Down The Ladder - Intruders One Night Affair - O'Jays Nothing But Heartaches - Artistics Oo Wee Baby I Love You - Fred Hughes Edited May 6, 2015 by Dayo 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Colsoul Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I love you baby the ambers on verve still has a sting in its tail, col 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jez Jones Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Jimmy Cricket " there's more" on the Wellington Lable THE PRECISONS - SUCH MISERY WENDY RENE - BBQ BOB WILSON - SUZYS SERENADE THE PERIGENTS - LOVE ON THE RAMPAGE THE WONDERETTES - I FEEL STRANGE THE BELLES - DONT PETEND come here there's more.... THE ARTISTICS = THE PRICE OF LOVE BILLY BUTLER - SWEET DARLING BILLY SHA RAE -I'M GONE THE OVATIONS - THEY SAY ...and of course flip the Billy Butler over and we have the great 'Help Yourself' Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jez Jones Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Don't forget there was another Wigan going on before Wigan Casino Allniters from 1963 till 73 with all kinds of things being played parallel to anywhere in the country Wigan Casino didn't have the monopoly on the soul scene till 1973 but there was soul being played there from At least 1970 I know I worked There. the Room At the Top Club Wigan was playing Mod, Stax Atlantic All American imports for four years from 1964 till 1968 at their Soul nights and their weekly Allniters so there is a good chance that some not all could have been played at Wigan.Ive said it before and I'll say it again Wigan didn't discover soul in 1973 go back ten years to 1963. I was there. Cheers ML Good point ..well made Mick...and its exactly these 'type' of clubs pre Casino Allnighters....that 'unearthed' gems in their playlists......apart from the obvious Torch.Wheel, Cats, Blue Orchid...etc etc etc etcs....the DJ's from the 'lesser known clubs improvised and created playlists from a 'smaller pool' than what we enjoy today...................... I stumbled across these two the other day....which I first heard at one of the smaller less well known venues....probably NOT allnighter fodder nowadays (but they possibly got spins at Whitworth st)......but pleasant enough Pretty Red Balloons..........Rosetta Hightower Clarence Carter.....Looking for a Fox 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jez Jones Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 ....ignore if these have been mentioned in 'dispatches' Ben Aitken...Satisfied Helena Ferguson... My Terms Patti Austin.....Music to my Heart TKO's........ Charge Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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